Six missing from Chelsea for the derby with Liverpool

Chelsea have confirmed that they will be without six players for the derby against Liverpool.

The two teams start the 2023/24 season by facing each other on Sunday this week, while they aim to start the edition on a good foot.

“The following injury update has been issued ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League match with Liverpool,” the London club’s statement initially read.

“Benoit Badiashile – in final stages of his rehabilitation program”.

“Marcus Bettinelli – continues to undergo his rehabilitation program”.

“Armando Broja – in the final stages of his rehabilitation program”.

“Trevoh Chalobah – in the process of rebuilding (conditioning) to return to team training”.

“Wesley Fofana – continuing with early stages of post-op rehabilitation”.

“Christopher Nkunku – recovering well from surgery and starting rehabilitation,” Chelsea said in a statement.